March 07, 2013

Code Blue: Citizens on Patrol volunteers will provide "additional campus security to elementary school campuses" under a program being unveiled Friday by the city and Fort Worth schools.

The schools and city said the program could become "a national model for campus security." The school district and police declined to provide other information, and scheduled a news conference on Monday for 10 a.m. Friday at the Rosemont Elementary School in Fort Worth.

"We are excited about this initiative from Chief Halstead," Dansby said in a release. "This is one more way of getting members of the public to take ownership of what goes on at our schools."

"This a win-win situation for Fort Worth," Halstead said in a release. "We ahve dedicated, committed volunteers who are eager to help their neighborhoods and community. This plan will extend our eyes and ears in an effort to make sure our children are able to learn in a safe, secure environment."